AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAgriculture: Guyana is negotiating preferential-rate bank loans to help farmers expand, with Republic Bank committing funds and nearly 30% of applications to the new Guyana Development Bank coming from the sector. At the Farmers’ Conference, President Irfaan Ali said agriculture has grown by an average 10% annually since 2022. A private poultry processor is preparing a plant expected to triple its capacity, while new storage facilities aim to protect supplies and help rice farmers wait for better prices. Tourism: Guyana and Jamaica signed a cooperation agreement covering investment, air links, training and sustainable tourism. Guyana recorded more than 360,000 visitor arrivals in the first nine months of 2026. Trade and Investment: Twenty-nine Canadian companies have registered for a trade mission to Guyana on October 19–21, with business meetings and sessions on investment and infrastructure. Energy: Guyana’s renewable capacity is projected to nearly double to 77.14 megawatts by 2031, alongside continued investment in natural gas and battery storage.
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